Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 2, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA344
Location
Cullman, AL
Event ID
20240812194893
Coordinates
34.260562, -86.860757
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s decision to depart in an area of developing convective weather, which resulted in an unanticipated wind shift during the initial climb after takeoff, a loss of climb performance, and the subsequent forced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GALAXY AVIATION LLC
Address
46 SURFSIDE RD
City
NANTUCKET
State / Zip Code
MA 02554-2864
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA24LA344